Fire Alarm Inspection

Denver Water is seeking proposals for a comprehensive fire alarm and life safety systems inspection contract covering various facilities throughout the Denver Metro area and mountain regions. The Request for Proposals (RFP) No. 506313 solicits a qualified contractor to perform yearly maintenance, including annual fire alarm panel tests, semi-annual sprinkler and Halon system tests, and as-needed repairs. Proposers must possess specific certifications, including NICET Level II certifications for Inspection and Testing of Water Based Systems and Fire Alarm Systems, and an NFPA Certified Fire Inspector I (CFI-I) credential. The evaluation criteria will comprehensively assess methodology, company experience, qualifications, fire alarm system expertise, service level agreement, staffing plan, pricing, reporting practices, and environmental compliance. Key dates include an issue date of April 8, 2025, a non-mandatory pre-proposal conference and site walk on April 23, 2025, and a proposal submission deadline of May 6, 2025. The anticipated contract term is three years, commencing upon execution by the Board of Water Commissioners, with pricing to be firm and fixed for the first 12 months and potential subsequent adjustments.

Denver Water emphasizes supplier diversity, encouraging participation from Small Business Enterprises (SBE), Minority-owned Business Enterprises (MBE), and Women-owned Business Enterprises (WBE). The solicitation includes a comprehensive Non-Disclosure Agreement covering confidential information sharing during the proposal preparation process. The fire alarm system matrix documents 2,744 fire alarm devices across 29 facilities, with installation dates from 2010 to 2024, covering a total of 26,920 square feet and featuring various panel types including Notifier, Secutron, Mircom, Firelite, and Edwards. Contractors must provide detailed documentation, including a Colorado Secretary of State Certificate of Good Standing, W-9, insurance certificates, and sample invoices. The contract requires commercial general liability insurance with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 general aggregate. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the project and the extensive system infrastructure suggest a significant contract opportunity for qualified fire safety system inspection and maintenance providers.